MHT CET 2027 first attempt from December 15; registration expected in October

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (State CET Cell), is expected to release the MHT CET 2027 notification soon, outlining the application process, exam dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and pattern for undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses. This year marks a significant change in the examination schedule, with the first attempt tentatively slated for December 15, 2026, to January 15, 2027.

This revised timeline represents a fundamental shift from the traditional April–May window, which has been in place for over a decade. The official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, will host all updates, with the information brochure and application form anticipated in the first week of October 2026.

Revised MHT CET 2027 Schedule and Its Rationale

The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, has announced its plan to conduct the MHT CET 2027 Attempt 1 approximately four months earlier than previous years. This change aims to align Maharashtra’s entrance exam calendar with national-level examinations, particularly JEE Main, which is typically held in the third week of January. CET Commissioner Dileep Sardesai has stated that this alignment provides students with a state-level benchmark score before appearing for JEE Main.

The new bi-annual format for MHT CET 2027, with a second attempt in April 2027, is intended to reduce pressure on students by offering multiple opportunities to improve their scores. The better score from the two attempts will be considered for admissions. This approach also seeks to integrate Maharashtra’s admission cycle more closely with the national technical education framework.

MHT CET 2027 Examination Pattern and Syllabus

The MHT CET 2027 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Candidates can opt for the Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) group, the Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) group, or both. The examination duration for each paper is 180 minutes (3 hours).

The syllabus weightage for MHT CET 2027 will be 20% from Class 11 topics and 80% from Class 12 topics, primarily based on the Maharashtra State Board Class 11 & 12 syllabus. Approximately 80-85% of MHT CET questions are directly derived from Maharashtra State HSC Board textbooks. There will be no negative marking in the MHT CET.

Key Dates and Application Process

The MHT CET 2027 notification is expected in September 2026, with the information brochure and application form becoming available in the first week of October 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, and detailed exam schedule.

The application process is anticipated to begin in October 2026. Eligibility criteria will be comprehensively detailed in the official exam notification or information brochure. Candidates must ensure they meet all specified requirements before applying for the MHT CET 2027.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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